Cleaning Out Your Closet: What to Do With Your Old Clothes

Moving to a new home means packing up everything including
your entire wardrobe. But do you really still wear everything hanging in your
closet or folded in your drawers? An easy way to make your move around the
Phoenix area a little lighter is to sort through your old clothes and shoes for
donation.

What items are
acceptable for donation?

When sorting through your clothes and shoes make sure to
inspect them so you know they are still reusable by their next owner. Look for
tears, stains or deterioration to know if the garment is acceptable for
donating. A coat with holes or shoes with the soles worn down are not
considered to be in great condition and should probably be tossed in the trash
pile.

How do you prep your
items for donation?

One request most organizations have is that all items be
washed or dry-cleaned at the time of drop-off. While organizations typically
will wash and clean the garments before handing them out, they like to know the
actually condition of the items in advance. Scrubbing your tennis shoes or
shining your dress shoes can also help the organization in repurposing them.

Where can you drop
off your donations?

The Phoenix area has plenty of different options when you’re
looking to give away your items.

·Goodwill:
In business since 1902, Goodwill collects used household goods and clothing to
resell to those in need or on a budget.

·Donation
Town: Donation Town is website that helps you find the best resources for
donating your clothes and other items to charities in the Phoenix area.

·Big
Brothers, Big Sisters: The organization
collects clothing and household items to raise money for the Big Brothers, Big
Sisters program. All donated items are sold to local Phoenix Savers
thrift stores and the proceeds help to cover the organization’s operating
expenses.

·AWEE: The Arizona Women’s Education & Employment is an organization that helps
prepare its participants for the workforce.
AWEE collects professional clothing, shoes and appropriate accessories
to provide to participants getting ready for their new jobs or interviews.

·Salvation
Army: The Salvation Army is a nationwide organization that accepts
clothing, household items and furniture to resell at a fair price in their
Family Store to those in need.

Not only is donating your old clothes a good way
to clear space before your move, it’s a great way to help others in the
process. For any other tips on how to make your move more manageable, Daniel’s Moving & Storage is
available all your Phoenix moving services. To learn more, give us a call at
888-669-3490 or fill out our online quote form for a free estimate.